There has been a change in ownership. How do I correct the names on my tax bill(s)?
In order to change a name or trustee's name on a real estate tax bill, the Assessors' Office must receive a copy of a recorded deed or newly recorded trustee document filed at the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds or Land Court.

In order to remove a decedent's name from a real estate tax bill, in cases where property is held as "tenants by the entirety" or "joint tenants," the Assessors' Office requires a recorded copy of a death certificate. In the case of property held as "tenants in common," the Assessors' Office requires an Inheritance Tax Release of Lien. The process of probating a will often takes several years. The Assessors' Office will make the change once the probate has been finalized. If you feel that a probate has been completed and the Assessors' Office has not changed the title, please contact the Assessors' Office.

In the event your name has changed, please provide the Assessors' Office with the appropriately recorded document(s) from the Registry of Deeds or Land Court.

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1. What is the Fiscal 2024 tax rate?
2. How do I change the mailing address on my tax bill(s)?
3. Why is the former owner's name still on my tax bill?
4. How often do assessments change?
5. There has been a change in ownership. How do I correct the names on my tax bill(s)?
6. What is personal property tax?
7. I sold my property last year. Why am I still getting a personal property tax bill?
8. As a resident of Provincetown do I qualify for any tax relief?
9. I am a senior citizen who does not qualify for the elderly exemption. Do I qualify for any other assistance?
10. I no longer own this motor vehicle or have moved out of state. Do I still have to pay this bill?
11. I sold my boat. What should I do about my boat excise bill?